Gentiloni at meeting on Syria
“I embraced my colleague Laurent Fabius here in Vienna in the name of Italian solidarity and shock”, stated Minister Gentiloni from the Austrian capital, where the International Syria Support Group met yesterday. “We are so close to France, so close to the French, that this tragedy strikes us as well”, he added. The group’s recent […]
Read moreParis attacks: latest announcement by Farnesina’s Crisis Unit on Viaggiaresicuri site
In relation to the terrible attacks last night in Paris, Italian nationals are invited to follow the advice issued by the Parisian authorities and avoid unnecessary travel within the city. In the case of an emergency, contact the Italian Consulate General on the following numbers: +33-(0)1-4430-4701, +33-(0)1-4430-4702, +33-(0)1-4430-4706 and mobile 0607227256.
Read moreItalian Cooperation earmarks 225,000 euro for Red Cross and IFRC
The Italian Cooperation has made a new emergency contribution of 225,000 euro to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in support of the Sudan Country Strategic Response Plan for 2015. Possible interventions include addressing the water needs of primary healthcare facilities in that African country, six of which have been […]
Read moreDei – Montenegro: Pizzarotti awarded Portonovi resort project
The Pizzarotti firm was awarded a 246-million euro construction management contract for the 3-year Portonovi tourist resort project in the heart of Montenegro’s “Boka”. The project concerns the adaptation of the former Kumbor naval base into a luxury tourism complex. That will be the first “One and Only” hotel in the Mediterranean, which includes a […]
Read moreGentiloni in Abu Dhabi – Main focus principal regional dossiers, particularly Libya, and bilateral partnership
Minister Paolo Gentiloni’s mission to the United Arab Emirates, within the framework of expanding Italy’s dialogue with the leaders of the main Gulf countries, centred on participation in the Sir Bani Yas Forum, discussion of the principal regional dossiers, particularly Libya, and bilateral partnership. Gentiloni will be participating in the 6th edition of the Sir […]
Read moreBerlin – Vinicio Capossela presents “Il paese dei Coppoloni”
As part of the 15th Italian Language in the World Week, whose theme was “The Italian of Music, the Music of Italian”, Vinicio Capossela presented his latest book, “Il paese dei Coppoloni”, finalist for the 2015 Strega Award. The presentation was made at the Italian Cultural Institute of Berlin, and followed the writer-musician-actor-songwriter’s Berlin performance […]
Read moreLondon Cultural Institute event against femicide
An event to be held next Tuesday at the Italian Cultural Institute of London will focus on violence against women and what often results in the most extreme form of mistreatment: femicide. Organised by the Embassy of Italy in the UK, the II Circolo and the Bocconi Alumni Association, in collaboration with Milan’s Bocconi University, […]
Read moreDei – USA: SEC approves implementing rules on equity crowdfunding
The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued the implementing regulations to foster access by small businesses to the capital markets through instruments such as equity crowdfunding. For the first time, it will be possible at federal level to issue securities to small investors through specialised internet portals. The new rules aim to provide small businesses […]
Read moreFarnesina: Intellectual property, Chinese delegation in Rome
Meetings at the Farnesina with the main institutions and business associations working to combat counterfeiting and digital piracy China looks to Italy as an example in the protection of intellectual property, as evidenced by a visit to Rome by a delegation from the legal affairs office of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic […]
Read moreAmsterdam – “The Netherlands for Beginners”: advice and suggestions for life in the land of tulips and happiness
The Dutch labour market is profoundly different from Italy’s. So, with the aim of providing advice to young Italian emigrants, the Committee for Italians Abroad (Com.It.Es) at The Hague, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Amsterdam, has organised an event entitled “The Netherlands for Beginners”. The event enjoys the patronage and support of […]
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